Photo of The Water Club

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Operation Warrior Shield’s (OWS) Healing for Heroes Gala, in support of Military Veterans and First Responders, was held at The Water Club in New York City honoring Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist and author of Successful Philanthropy, The Doris Day Animal Foundation accepted by Jim Pierson and Patricia Deshong of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

Francesca DeVito, Judge Jeannine Pirro and CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman

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Chief Master Sgt. Ed Schloeman, Chairman and CEO of Operation Warrior Shield stated the organizations’ mission, “Our goal is to provide specially trained, loving and supportive canine companions to veterans and first responders and their families who live with physical and emotional injuries incurred during their time in service.” Bethann Carbone, CSO of Operation Warrior Shield explains, “We developed Operation Canine Companion because veterans are committing suicide every day. We know how important healing from trauma is. OWS’ Operation Canine Companion pets provide safety, camaraderie, unconditional acceptance, and a unique emotional support that helps reduce the stress and challenges that our heroes face every day.”

Honoree, Jean Shafiroff

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A cocktail hour and silent auction started the program led by the Chairman of OWS, CMSgt (Retired) Edward Schloeman Sr. Opening the ceremony was the USMC Color Guard from 1st Marine Corps District and an invocation by Monsignor Hilary Franco, who has had the distinction of serving six Popes.

Errol Rappaport, Judy Gilbert, Lorri and Marvin Scott

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Paul Bucha, stated the importance of supporting Operation Warrior Shield’s goal to reduce service members and veterans risk of suicide. Deputy Inspector Mark Wachter and Lt. Col. Wilem Wong of NYPD Health & Wellness discussed the challenges faced by first responders. A live auction by Auctioneer Rudy Saviano sought to raise funds to provide trained dogs to veterans.

CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman, Honoree, Patricia DeShong, Errol Rappaport

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OWS then presented awards to the honorees of the 2022 Healing for Heroes; Patricia Deshong of Southampton Animal Shelter, Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist and author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a LIfe By What You Give and Jim Pierson received the award on behalf of the Doris Day Animal Foundation.

Honoree, Patricia Deshong

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David Tupper and his canine companion, Yellin.

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Members of the 1st Marine Corps District

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CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman and Monsignor Hilary Franco

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Notable Attendees included; Jean Shafiroff, CMSgt Ret. Ed Schloeman, Pat Deshong, Monsignor Hilary Franco, Medal of Honor Recipient Paul Bucha, Deputy Inspector Mark Wachter NYPD, David Tupper & Yellin, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Lorri Scott, Marvin Scott, Nene Kodjoe, Rebecca Seawright, Errol Rappaport, Tatyana Horoshko, Judy Gilbert, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Luigi Nicolae, Michelle DellaFave, Barry Fixler, Patric Hale, The Honorable Randall Eng and Jim Pierson.

CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman

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Healing for Heroes Sponsors included: The Doris Day Animal Foundation, David Lynch Foundation, Interstate Toyota, Helen Buford, John Legere, Pharmasphere, Soho Johnny, American Legion Post 1291, Beyond Steel, Ray Brumfield, Francesca De Vito, Barry Fixler, Elisabeth Halfpapp, Jobpaths, Patrick Kernan, Teddy Maldonado, NYPD Health and Wellness Section, Anthony Rodriguez, Edward Shloeman, Schloeman Family, Jean Shafiroff, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, T-Mobile, John Walsh, Wendy Waugh, Westgate Hotel, Wilem Wong and Veterans Airlift Command.

Medal of Honor recipient, Peter Bucha, Honoree, Jean Shafiroff and CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman

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Lorraine Silvetz, Rachel Jurist, James Manicone, Flora and Liza Pllumaj

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Jim Pierson and CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman and Canine Companion

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About Operation Warrior Shield:

Operation Warrior Shield is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, whose primary mission is to provide comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans and first responders, with a focus on “Healing Their Hidden Wounds” through no-cost holistic wellness services. For more information, visit www.operationwarriorshield.org and follow @operationwarriorshield on Facebook

Honoree, Patricia Deshong and CmSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman

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About Patricia Deshong:

Patricia Deshong joined the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation in mid-December 2021 after they reached out to her seeking an Executive Director with experience. She is a seasoned animal nonprofit executive with several years of experience leading Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, the largest no-kill animal shelter in Palm Beach North County. Deshong grew the failing nonprofit from bankruptcy into a debt-free organization with a new 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility unveiled in 2020. In 2014, she established their service dog program resulting in the placement of numerous trained service dogs to Veterans.

Tatyana Horoshko and Canine Companion, Yellin

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Since joining SASF, Deshong has joined forces with Operation Warrior Shield to support the Operation Canine Companion program. In this short period, two trained rescue dogs have been placed with two deserving recipients, and funding has been raised for at least 6 more. Deshong was listed in 2019, 2020 & 2021 as one of the 25 Most Powerful People/Leaders of Palm Beach County.

Dr JP Farrell, Jennifer Harrison, Flora and Liza Pllumaj, Tess Camacho, Lorraine Silvetz, Dr Judy Kuriansky, Rachel Jurist, James Manicone. Sitting: Julianne Michelle, Sara Johnson Kaplan and Dr. Robert Silvetz

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About Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation:

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, open admission, no kill shelter that relies on the generosity of their donors and volunteers to care to for the homeless animals in its community, and to place them in loving “forever homes.” Whether caring for strays found wandering the streets, rescuing neglected and abandoned animals, or saving dogs from the horrors of the puppy mill industry, the shelter is a safe haven for all animals and for some, a last resort. The shelter provides a stepping stone for animals to find a loving home.

Jean Shafiroff and Tatyana Horoshko

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About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”. Jean is often referred to as “the first lady of philanthropy” by the press because of her generosity and extensive work as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of many charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare.

David Tupper showing painting of Jerry Yellin and dog Yellin by Tatyana Horoshko

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Jean serves on the boards of the American Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, Casita Maria, NY Women’sFoundation, Global Strays, New York Women’s Foundation, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees.

Jean served as the national spokesperson for the American Humane’s “Feed the Hungry” Covid-19 program, an initiative that raised $1,000,000 to provide food for over 1,000,000 animals living in 109 different shelters across the United States. She is the Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter.

Honoree, Jean Shafiroff with her portrait by amazing artist, Tatyana Horoshko

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For her philanthropy Jean has been honored many times by groups including the American Humane, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York City Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter,Surgeons of Hope, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research, Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Pet Philanthropy Circle, Animal Zone International, Health Advocates for Older People, Youth Counselling League, the NYC International Film Festival Foundation, the Jewish Board, and the Hadassah. In December 2020 Dan’s Paper named her Philanthropist of the Year at their Long Island Power Women’s Award Ceremony.

Jennifer Harrison, Sara Johnson Kaplan, James Manicone, Rachel Jurist, Lorraine Silvetz, David Tupper, Yellin and Errol Rappaport

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Jean is the producer and host of the television show “Successful Philanthropy” which airs six times weekly through LTV studios in East Hampton, NY, and then several times each week on Sun20TV in Southampton, NY. On her TV program Jean interviews politicians, celebrities, business and philanthropic leaders, and has even on one occasion interviewed a U.S. presidential candidate.

Dr. Judy Kuriansky, David Tupper, Yellin and Errol Rappaport

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Special Thanks to: Judy Schloeman, Michael Heil, Bethann Carbone, Sarah Strauss and Maria Rodriguez.

For more information about Jean Shafiroff, please visit: jeanshafiroff.com. For more information about Patricia Deshong, please visit www.southamptonanimalshelter.com. And for more information on the Doris Day Animal Foundation, please visit www.dorisdayanimalfoundation.org.

Honoree, Jean Shafiroff and Actress, Julianne Michelle

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Operation Warrior Shield Annual Benefit

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In partnership with Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Hope for Heroes, and Doris Day Animal Foundation

A kickoff event to announce Operation Warrior Shield’s new initiative, Operation Canine Companion, took place at the studio of American Abstract Artist, Peter Reginato, hosted by Daniela Zahradnikova of DZZone NYC.

CMSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman, Daniela Zahradnikhova and Peter Reginato
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Operation Warrior’s Shield’s founder Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Ed Schloeman led a lively presentation including words and testimonials from notable supporters including Goodwill Ambassador Errol Rappaport, Lorraine Silvetz, Executive Director of Global Stress Initiative, three-time Emmy Award winning Anchor and NYTimes Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby, and retired NYPD Sergeant (Special Assignment), Health & Wellness Section and Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve, Wilem Wong. The evening included a special performance of God Bless America by fan favorite, Michelle DellaFave of The Dean Martin Show fame.

Daniela Zahradnikhova
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In partnership with Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Hope for Heroes and The Doris Day Animal Foundation, Operation Warrior Shield’s Operation Canine Companion provides companion dogs to seriously wounded veterans and their families.

Daniela Zahradnikhova, Huguens Noel, Michelle Della Fave and CMSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman
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“Our goal is to provide uniquely trained, loving and supportive canine companions to veterans and first responders and their families who live with physical and emotional injuries incurred in the line of duty,” explains Schloeman. “Our companion dogs unconditionally bring a sense of safety, camaraderie, and most importantly, a special emotional support that helps reduce the stresses and challenges that our heroes face each and every day.”

Rita Cosby and Lorraine Silvetz
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Abe Shainberg, Daniela Zahradnikhova, Peter Reginato, Rita Cosby and Tomaczek Bednarek Photo
credit: Max Flores

OWS’ first companions-in training are two 3-month old Labrador retriever puppies. One is named “Yellin” (after WWII pilot and OWS co-founder, Jerry Yellin) and the other is “Louie” (named after 106-year old WWII veteran, Louis Forte). Both dogs are currently living in upstate New York with Hope for Heroes dog trainers, Mitch Serlin and Matt Notaro.

Alana Galloway and Sara Herbert Galloway
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Rita Cosby and Errol Rappaport
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“We start with 8 week old puppies, and socialize them with various stimuli such as traffic, loud sounds, crowds, public transportation, and the like, keeping in mind the specific lifestyle and activities of the recipient vet and family,” explains Serlin. “Then we set up a bonding period for the puppy and family, and we will be providing support throughout the dog’s life.”

Cindy Marinangel, Sara Herbert Galloway, Adelaide Egan, Errol Rappaport, Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge, Michael Daly and Judy Kuriansky
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Lucia Kaiser
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“Our goal is not to achieve and provide a ‘service dog’, our goal is to provide a best friend,” adds Notaro.

Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge and Lorraine Silvetz
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Jennifer Harrison
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According to the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention report*, an average of 17 veterans commit suicide daily. It is in response to this tragedy that Operation Warrior Shield reaches out to assist military and first responders and their families who are fighting a daily battle for improved quality of life to help them find a path to inner and outer health and well-being.

Avadora Mimouni Collection donated to help support Operation Warrior Shield.
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Angelica Guvernez and CMSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman
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The evening also served as a kick-off for Operation Warrior Shield’s Fall gala, Healing for Heroes, which is set to take place on November 18, at The Water Club.

Lorraine Silvetz, Rita Cosby, CMSgt (ret) Ed Schloeman and Bethann Carbone
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Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve, Wilem Wong
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Operation Warrior Shield is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, whose primary mission is to provide comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans and first responders, with a focus on “Healing Their Hidden Wounds” through no-cost holistic wellness services.

Model/Designer Avadora Mimouni
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Model and Designer, Avadora Mimouni of Avadora Mimouni Collection donated her luxury bags to help raise funds for OWS. Several longtime supporters of OWS, Rita Cosby, Lorraine Silvetz and Lucia Kaiser, among other attendees were wearing Avadora Mimouni original bags for the evening. Jose Orellana of ClickMagazine facilitated the donation of food and wine from Chef Marla Roscioli , Sebastian Cardona from Village Meats, Noelia Polanco of Noelias Sweet Delights and Josefina Then from Luscious Vines. Heroes Vodka donated spirits to be enjoyed by attendees. Bethann Carbone and Michael Heil of Branding Ovation donated branding development and design sercvices for the Operation Canine Companion initiative theme, as well as marketing and PR services. Peter Reginato provided for the use of one of his paintings to be utilized in the design of the event theme. Everyone was happy to do all they could in support of our service members and veterans. Notable NY Society Event photographers, Jeff Smith, Rob Rich and Max Flores donated their photographic services for the well attended event.

Rita Cosby
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For more information on how to help OWS provide a companion dog for a seriously wounded veteran, visit www.operationwarriorshield.com or follow @operationwarriorshield on Facebook.

For more information on the Healing for Heroes November 18th gala, visit www.operationwarriorshield.com/gala

For video commentary on Operation Warrior Shield, please see the following links:
– Scarlett Johansson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9szHey4fOmk
– https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBkc5n7bBU8gTmLAGnFKVw/videos

*The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2021/2021-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-9-8-21.pdf

For more information on our supporters go to www.clickmagazinenyc.com, www.avadoramimounicollection.com, www.societyallure.com, http://www.reflections.nyc.smugmug.com/, www.globalstressinitiative.org,

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ARIANNA HUFFINGTON & BARBARALEE DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL TO BE HONORED AT THE 2ND ANNUAL ELLY AWARDS LUNCHEON BY THE WOMEN’S FORUM OF NEW YORK ON FRIDAY, MAY 18, AT THE PLAZA HOTEL BENEFITTING THE EDUCATION FUND OF THE WOMEN’S FORUM OF NEW YORK

SIX TIME EMMY® AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST KATIE COURIC & PRESIDENT OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM EMILY RAFFERTY TO PRESENT THE KEY AWARDS

THREE TIME EMMY® AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST GAYLE KING TO LEAD A CONVERSATION WITH HONOREES ARIANNA HUFFINGTON & BARBARALEE DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AT EVENT

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of The Education Fund of The Women’s Forum of New York

WHAT: The Women’s Forum of New York will present the 2nd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of The Women’s Forum on Friday, May 18 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for The Women’s Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders. Arianna Huffington & Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel will be the honorees.

WHEN: Friday, May 18. The Elly Awards will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a reception & VIP arrivals.

Press Check in is 11:00 a.m. RSVP is required as space for press is limited.

The Luncheon and Presentation will be from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

WHO: CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES & VIPS ATTENDING THE ELLY AWARDS INCLUDE:

The Elly Award Recipients (both in attendance)::

•             Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Writer; Vice-Chair, NYSCA; Chair, Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

•             Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post Media Group.

Participating Celebrities: (all confirmed to attend):

●             Katie Couric, six time Emmy® Award winning journalist.

●             Emily Rafferty, President of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

•             Gayle King, Emmy® Award winning journalist, will lead a conversation with the honorees following the presentation of the awards.

VIPS confirmed to attend:

•             Doris P. Meister, President – US Markets – BNY Mellon Wealth Management, President of The Women’s Forum of New York.

•             Carolyn Carter, former President & CEO- Europe, Middle East & Africa, GREYgroup. Co-Chair of The Elly Awards.

•             Jane Chesnutt, former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Day. Co-Chair of The Elly Awards.

•             Lucy Jarvis, Legendary television producer. Legendary Chair, The Elly Awards.

•             Muriel Siebert, The first woman to hold a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Legendary Chair, The Elly Awards.

•             Diana Taylor, Managing Director, Wolfensohn Fund Management. Former Elly Awards Honoree & Honorary Chair of The Elly Awards.

•             Matilda Cuomo,  Former First Lady of New York

•             Martha Stewart, Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

•             Silda Wall Spitzer, Founder and Chair, Children for Children, Former First Lady of New York

•             Loreen Arbus, President & Executive Producer, Loreen Arbus Productions

•             Molly Ashby, CEO, Solera Capital LLC

•             Candace K. Beinecke, Chair, Hughes Hubbard & Reed

•             Jessica M. Bibliowicz, Chief Executive Officer, NFP

•             Lisa Dennison, Chairman-North and South America, Sotheby’s

•             Janice Reals Ellig, Co-CEO, Chadick Ellig, Inc.

•             Moira Forbes, President & Publisher, Forbes Woman-Forbes Media

•             Suri Kasirer, Founder and President, Kasirer Consulting, LLC

•             Catherine M. Keating, CEO, Americas Institutional Asset Management, JPMorgan

•             Rikki Klieman, Attorney, Former TV Anchor

•             Liz Krueger, Senator-New York State

•             Deanna Mulligan, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

•             Liz Neumark, CEO, Great Performances

•             Barbara G. Novick, Vice-Chairman, BlackRock Inc.

•             Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advisor, United Nations Foundation

•             Barbara Tober, President, Acronym Inc., Chairman of the Board, Museum of Arts & Design

•             Alair A. Townsend, Columnist, Crain’s New York Business

•             Tracey T. Travis, SVP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation

•             Peg Breen, President, New York Landmarks Conservancy

•             Clive Davis

•             Anita Durst, The Durst Organization

•             Randy and Jane Guggenheimer

•             Kay Krill, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ann Inc.

•             Abbe Raven, President & CEO, A+E Network

•             Paul Steiger, Editor-in-Chief, Pro Publica

Elly Awards Committee:

•             Beverly Beaudoin, President, The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum.

•             Beth Canavan, Executive Vice-President, Tiffany & Co.

•             Patricia Hennessy Chadwick, Bloomingdales SVP, Regional Director of Stores.

•             Irene Cohen, Partner – Cohen and Miners.

•             Suzanne Dowling, President & CEO – SuzanneDowlingAssociates, LLC.

•             Julie Greiner, Chief Merchandise Planning Officer – Macy’s Inc.

•             Doris P. Meister, President – US Markets – BNY Mellon Wealth Management & President of The Women’s Forum of New York.

•             Barbara J. Friedman, Consultant for Career Development/Industry Relations – LIM College.

•             Emita Hill, Chancellor Emeritus – Indiana University Kokomo.

•             Amy Dorn Kopelan, President – Bedlam Productions Inc.

•             Liz Newmark, CEO – Great Performances.

•             Denise V. Seegal, Executive Director – M. Magtague Co. Ltd.

•             Eugenia Ulasewicz, President, Americas – Burberry.

•             Ilene Wachs President, Horizon Casualty Services, Inc., Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

•             Linda A. Willett, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary – Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

The 2012 Elly Awards:

Legendary Chairs: Lucy Jarvis, Muriel Siebert

Honorary Chair: Diana Taylor

Chairs: Carolyn Carter, Jane Chesnutt

Committee: Beverly Beaudoin, Beth Canavan, Patricia Hennessy Chadwick, Irene Cohen, Suzanne Dowling, Julie Greiner, Doris P. Meister, Barbara J. Friedman, Emita Hill, Amy Dorn Kopelan,

Liz Neumark, Denise V. Seegal, Eugenia Ulasewicz, Ilene Wachs, Linda A. Willett

SILVER ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR

BNY Mellon

BENEFACTOR SPONSORS

Anonymous, The Loreen Arbus Foundation, Dede Thompson Bartlett,

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Chadick Ellig, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.,

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Adam & Lenore Sender, Linda A. Willett.

PATRON SPONSORS

AECOM Technology Corporation; A+E Networks; Dr.Georgette F. Bennett; Bloomberg; BoomBox, Inc.; Burberry; Amy Butte Liebowitz; Suzanne Clary; Con Edison; Deloitte; Ernst & Young LLP; Great Performances and CPS Events at The Plaza; Greenberg Traurig LLP; Lucy Jarvis; Dorothy Lichtenstein,

J.P. Morgan; Ann Kaplan; Karen Katen Foundation; Barbara Novick; Scotiabank; Muriel Siebert; Diana Taylor; Juliana Curran Terian; Tiffany & Co.; Lulu C. Wang; Marissa C. Wesely.

The Women’s Forum of New York:

The Women’s Forum of New York is New York’s premier organization of women leaders comprised of the highest women achievers across all professional sectors from finance to fine arts.

They advance women’s leadership three ways:

●             through core programing which provides personal and professional enrichment to their members

●             through the Education Fund which provides education awards to high potential women whose careers have been derailed by adversity

●             through their Board Initiative which expands and extends the contribution of women leaders through participation on corporate and civic boards.

The Education Fund is an educational and charitable arm of The Women’s Forum of New York, established under a separate corporate governance as a 501(c)3 tax deductible organization.

Since 1987, the Fund has helped mature women pursue educational goals and enhance their capacities to provide productive and supportive service to their communities. The Award recognizes extraordinary and often heroic effort in overcoming adversity and the most daunting of odds in restructuring lives for success.

Grants are awarded to women over the age of 35 who, after suffering great adversity and an interruption in their education, are now pursuing undergraduate college degrees. Students in this population are often single parents, economically disadvantaged and struggling with the rising costs of a college education. Over the past 25 years, 130 women have been honored by The Education Fund.

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